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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,344.33, 1,855.51 and 951.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,344.33, 1,855.51 and 951.48 is: 1,313.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,344.33 : 1,855.51 = 951.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,344.33/1,855.51 = 951.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,344.33x = 1,855.51 × 951.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,344.33x = 1,765,478.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,765,478.28/1,344.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,313.28

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